Jungsu

Welcome to my portfolio!

I am an animator, director, and storyboard artist from South Korea, currently based in Southern California. I have experience working across a large variety of 2D animation projects, including independent shorts, narrative films, and collaborative productions.

I work professionally with traditional hand-drawn techniques and digital software like Toon Boom Harmony and TVPaint, adapting to wide-ranging visual styles. As a genuine story chameleon, I can seamlessly shift from boarding the emotional journey of an immigrant family to animating a gentle hamster transforming into a rage-fueled storm.

Contact: [email protected]

CV

Education

  • UCLA — School of Theater, Film & Television | MFA, Animation (2023–2026)
  • University of San Diego | BA, Visual Arts (2021–2023)

Experience

Teaching Assistant — Storyboard & Figure Drawing | UCLA (2025)

  • Mentored students in storyboard clarity, composition, and visual flow
  • Delivered focused critiques emphasizing storytelling and performance

Director’s Assistant / Editor | UCLA (2023–2024)

  • Edited narrative footage in Premiere Pro to support director’s vision
  • Conducted visual research to inform story and tone

Art Specialist (AmeriCorps VISTA) | Outside the Lens (2022)

  • Taught 2D animation and stop-motion to neurodiverse students
  • Designed engaging visual lessons centered on storytelling

Senior Product Designer / Product Development Manager | Amorus USA Co. (2017–2020)

  • Led concept-to-production design with a 95% approval rate
  • Delivered production-ready assets with international teams

Selected Honors

  • Matt Groening Production Fellowship in Animation — UCLA (2024)
  • Special Juror’s Award (1st Prize) — USD Spring Exhibition (2023)
  • Special Juror’s Award (1st Prize) — MCASD (2022)
  • 30th Annual Juried Exhibition (2nd Prize) — Athenaeum (2022)

Skills

  • Story & Animation: Storyboarding, 2D Animation, Animatics, Visual Development, Character Design
  • Software: Adobe Creative Suite, Toon Boom Harmony & Storyboard, Maya, TV Paint, Pro Tools
  • Other: Editorial Sense, Shot Composition, Team Collaboration, Bilingual (Korean/English)